Remanded (sent back)
The case is remanded for a new VA examination to reassess the Veteran's right second toe disability, including addressing specific symptoms and providing an explanation for the overall level of disability.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that additional evidence and a more thorough examination are necessary to properly assess the Veteran's condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 13, 2021
- Citation
- 21063108
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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